Description
Heavenly caramel cloud cake whispers sweet seduction through delicate layers of airy sponge and silky caramel cream. Dessert dreams converge in this ethereal masterpiece that melts gracefully on your palate, promising pure indulgence with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Cloud Cake Ingredients:
Cake Base:
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Caramel and Cream Ingredients:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup water
Chocolate Topping:
- 100 grams milk caramel chocolate or milk chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious caramel cream by gently melting brown sugar into a golden liquid, creating a rich base that will transform ordinary whipped cream into a decadent topping.
- Carefully introduce hot cream into the molten sugar, stirring methodically to create a silky smooth caramel mixture that will become the cake’s signature flavor profile.
- Allow the caramel to cool completely, then incorporate vanilla and salt, enhancing the depth of flavor before thoroughly chilling the mixture in the refrigerator.
- Whip the cold caramel cream until it reaches a thick, cloud-like consistency that will perfectly coat the delicate chiffon cake layers.
- Prepare the cake by meticulously separating egg whites and yolks, creating a foundation for the ethereal chiffon texture.
- Whip egg whites to a frothy state, gradually introducing brown sugar and beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, which will provide the cake’s signature lightness.
- In a separate bowl, blend egg yolks with remaining brown sugar, milk, oil, and vanilla, creating a smooth base for the cake batter.
- Gently sift flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder into the yolk mixture, whisking until just combined to maintain the cake’s delicate structure.
- Delicately fold egg whites into the batter in stages, preserving the air that will give the cake its characteristic cloudlike texture.
- Transfer the batter into prepared pans, creating a water bath to ensure even, gentle baking that prevents the delicate cake from cracking.
- Bake until the cake is perfectly golden and a test skewer emerges clean, then allow to cool completely in the pans.
- Prepare a luscious chocolate caramel ganache by finely chopping chocolate and creating a smooth mixture with heated cream.
- Assemble the cake by layering the delicate chiffon with rich chocolate ganache, then generously frosting with the caramel whipped cream.
- Artfully drizzle remaining ganache over the top, creating an elegant finish that hints at the cake’s decadent interior.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake to allow flavors to meld and the frosting to set, ensuring a perfect slice when served.
Notes
- Whip cream to soft peaks for a lighter, airier texture that prevents dense, heavy frosting.
- Fold egg whites gently to maintain the cake’s delicate, cloud-like structure and prevent deflation.
- Create a stable water bath by wrapping cake pan exteriors in aluminum foil to prevent water seepage and ensure even baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better ingredient incorporation, especially with eggs and dairy.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg